V.I.E. Operational Risk Manager

Within the Risk Department of SG Luxembourg, the team of "Project and Operational Risk" is composed of four operationnal risk managers (Team that the VIE will join) and two project manager. 
The operational risk team provides the second line of defense for operational risk management.
As such, the team will:

• Deploy and enforce operational risk management standards across the bank’s departments and business lines
• Provide training for business experts on operational risk topics and tools
• Challenge the first lines of defense composed of the business on the management of their operational risks through the different exercises conducted such as RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment), internal control (Permanent Monitoring), tracking incidents and fraud, the implementation and follow-up of action plans to secure our processes.

This LIFE function provides a comprehensive view of the bank’s risks and business. The small size of the team allows for collaborative work and adaptability of the team to provide the worker with the training necessary for his professional development.

Key tasks (in collaboration with team experts):

• Monthly analysis of the results of internal control, incidents and all events of the business and departments of SGL and its subsidiaries
• Reporting, indicators, statistics, dashboards and consolidation of the various business areas related to incidents (description, nature, impact), results of controls, implementation of business action plans
• Support management in the management of its internal control (on the quality of these SP controls: extraction of controls, review of missing fields, prioritization of reviews)
• Participation in the review (challenge) of incidents declared by the trades and departments accompanied by an expert
• Participation in risk assessment of new products and/or outsourced services
• Participation in banking or regulatory projects to adapt existing control arrangements

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, a VISA is necessary. Please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance/ Internal Control/ Audit/ Informatic
• A previous experience in risk monitoring and/or financial analysis would be appreciated

Language skills:

•  Operational level in English

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Strong listening and analytical skills
• Proactivity, spearheading of proposals
• The knowledge of VBA would be a plus

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Luxemburg is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. 
Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. 
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating? 
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.